Bansko restaurants bars, and clubs change every year in Bansko. The name may be the same but is the food, drink and party atmosphere the same? New owners, chefs, and premises dominate the Bansko scene. It has never been better for going out. Read on to find out what’s happening in Bansko this season. Download […]

JJ Murphy’s in Bansko brings Swing Fever to Bansko. Having checked out some of Swing Fever’s YouTube videos, I am sure this Saturday 12th January JJ Murphy’s is going to be the place to be!  Celebrate the fresh snow that will be tumbling down from the skies (I hope), and party Irish Bansko style at […]

The Bansko Restaurant scene is like hibernation in reverse. The new bars and restaurants are awakening as the days shorten. Before taking a look at sushi, this last weekend was impressive. Many Greek students in town celebrating their students weekend. So more restaurants, bars, cafes and takeaways opening their doors. When Friday arrives, we will […]

I recently reviewed some Bansko bars and restaurants which had music events that I had particularly enjoyed so far this season. Bars such as The Happy End, JJ Murphy’s first birthday party and the resident musician, “The Lizard” at Harry’s bar, have all shown what live music can bring to Bansko’s apres ski.  So what […]

I’ve been taking in several Bansko bars and restaurants over the last six weeks. So it was high time that I offered an updated mention of those I have particularly enjoyed. So from gentle piano playing, to hard rock and to the upscale Sing Sing piano bar… it’s time to sample what Bansko does well: […]

Bansko Mehanas are full of traps for the unwary this year. Vecelo Celo is one to avoid. I need to warn everyone about this place on the traffic lights, just before the gondola – on the corner. You won’t miss it, as here’s a picture of it above and here’s another below. Reports of excessive […]